Do you have visitors and others in your building or facility and need an inexpensive way to keep track of who belongs and who doesn't? Self-expiring ID badges might be the solution for you.
What are expiring ID badges?
Self-expiring ID badges aren't magic; they don't disappear or turn colors at the stroke of midnight. Rather, they use a chemical reaction to gradually change colors or reveal a message over a select period. You can get expiring badges that read "VOID" across the face or change colors for immediate visual identification of approved or voided guests.
These self-expiring badges can last anywhere from 4 hours to a week, but don't expect your badge to expire as the clock strikes the final minute. It's a much more gradual process that completes by the end of the period you choose.
Expiring badge applications
Self-expiring badges are the perfect solution for a variety of security management needs. Do you have any of the following in your office building, plant, or facilities:
- Visitors
- Volunteers
- Substitutes
- Vendors
- Contractors
- Temporary workers
- Students from other buildings
Or you may need a quick and easy way to:
- Immediately identify trespassers
- Prevent unauthorized access to areas, equipment, or assets
- Safeguard personnel from harm
- Protect against sabotage, espionage, theft, or damage
Advantages of expiring badges
The number one reason to use self-expiring badges as part of your security management solution is for its immediate visual security. You can see at a glance if someone doesn't belong. You don't need fancy printing or scanning equipment to determine who may be in your building and who shouldn't. Individuals can't reuse these badges, so you never need worry about someone able to get back into your facility without your authorization. They provide easily identifiable security.
Another reason is its ease of use for your front desk and security personnel. Your receptionist won’t have to worry about collecting guest badges at the end of someone's visit, and they're fast and simple to activate. You won't have lines of visitors waiting for your front desk to issue badges. Disposable self-expiring badges require little from both your front desk and security staff.
Finally, these badges are affordable for any budget. There is no need to purchase fancy issuing equipment or reading scanners. And you won't need special training for your personnel to use them. Being disposable, they cost a fraction of what a PVC card would cost to issue, making them budget-friendly.
Final thoughts
Idesco offers a variety of self-expiring badges to meet your security and visitor management needs. Choose from dozens of products and a wide variety of expiration ranges from 4 hours to 30 days.Click here to see our selection of expiring badges.
Or if you'd like personal help, our ID Experts are always available to discuss your current situation. Contact an ID Expert to help you find the right solution to meet your security, business, and budgetary needs. We have in-depth experience with all visitor management systems, including self-expiring badges. Call 1-800-336-1383 to get started.